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Kayla Peek Santos

Calhoun,United States

Summary

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Respiratory Care program student learning the practical aspects of respiratory care and gaining clinical experience. I am passionate about helping people breathe better and improving their quality of life. I have also developed strong customer service skills from my previous experiences as a Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens and a Sales Associate at Kirkland's, where I handled cash transactions, stocked merchandise, and assisted customers. I am eager to apply my skills and knowledge to advance my career in respiratory therapy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Care Program

Georgia Northerstern Technical College
01.2023 - Current

Clinical Experience:

  • Atrium Health Floyd
  • Tanner Medical Center Carrollton
  • Adventhealth Gordon
  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta- Scottish Rite
  • Northside Hospital Cherokee
  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Patient assessment
  • Arterial blood gases
  • Aerosol therapy
  • Oxygen therapy

Respiratory Therapy Technician

Atrium Health Floyd
08.2023 - 03.2024
  • Duration: 7 months
  • Assistance with setting up, operating, and maintaining respiratory equipment, such as ventilators, oxygen devices, and nebulizers
  • Monitor patients' vital signs, oxygen levels, and responses to treatment
  • Proficient in administering respiratory treatments and therapies for patients with various respiratory conditions
  • Maintaining and troubleshooting respiratory equipment, ensuring its functionality and safety
  • Inventory management of respiratory supplies and equipment

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Duration: 10 months
  • Gathered prescriptions, filled them, and gave patients information and instructions regarding their medication as needed

Sales Associate

Kirkland's
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Duration: 11 months
  • Operated t ==cash register and helped customers
  • Stocked the store with new items
  • Set up displays throughout the store
  • Unloaded shipment trucks and moved products to the shelves in the stockroom

Internship

Mohawk Industries
08.2015 - 04.2016
  • Duration: 9 months
  • Handled the mail for the department
  • Created spreadsheets of various information as requested by my manager
  • Emailed information to other branches within Mohawk
  • Acquired new skills using Microsoft Word and Excel

Education

Associate's degree - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Sonoraville High School

Skills

  • Aerosol Therapy
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Oxygen Therapy Administration
  • Critical thinking abilities
  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Decision-Making
  • Patient Assessment

Certification

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Academy of Pediatrics, 01/2024, 01/2026, 1h7o7r9kv6pnqxccipkrdxdi
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association, 11/2023, 11/2025, 245403349199
  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) - American Heart Association, 06/2023, 06/2025, 235417863583

Awards

  • President's List - Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 12/2023, To be eligible for the President's List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least 12 credit hours.
  • President's List - Georgia Northwestern Technical College, 07/2023, To be eligible for the President's List, the student must maintain a GPA of 3.8 or higher during the semester with a course load of at least 12 credit hours.

Timeline

Respiratory Therapy Technician

Atrium Health Floyd
08.2023 - 03.2024

Respiratory Care Program

Georgia Northerstern Technical College
01.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
08.2019 - 05.2020

Sales Associate

Kirkland's
08.2017 - 06.2018

Internship

Mohawk Industries
08.2015 - 04.2016

Associate's degree - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

High School Diploma -

Sonoraville High School
Kayla Peek Santos